ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar organized a farmers’ training programme on “Crop Diversification in Horticulture Production System for Enhancing Water Productivity and Farm Income” on 7 October 2026 at Champapur village in Salipur Block, Cuttack, Odisha under the SCSP program. The participating vegetable farmers were sensitized on the potential of horticultural crop diversification, efficient water management and adoption of remunerative production technologies for improving farm productivity and income. Emphasis was placed on integrating efficient irrigation and water management practices with diversified horticultural production systems to achieve greater productivity from limited water resources. The discussions also encouraged farmers to explore suitable crop combinations and improved production practices based on local resources and market opportunities. The programme emphasized that judicious water use combined with diversified and high-value horticultural crops can contribute significantly to sustainable agriculture, enhancing water productivity and improving farm income. As critical inputs, bio-fertilizers namely, PSB and Rhizobium culture were provided to all the 53 participating farmers, including 23 women farmers. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Prativa Sahu, Scientist, Dr. H. K. Dash, Principal Scientist, Dr. R. K. Mohanty, Principal Scientist. and Dr. O. P. Verma, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar.
